US-Iran Escalation: The Strait of Hormuz fight is back in full force as Washington extends strikes for a seventh straight night, hitting bridges, ports and energy infrastructure, while Tehran retaliates by targeting US-allied sites in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar and warns of a “full-scale offensive.” Humanitarian Fallout: Iran and regional states report damage to civilian systems, including water and desalination facilities, as the conflict spreads and shipping remains disrupted. Regional Diplomacy Under Strain: The renewed violence follows the collapse of a temporary ceasefire, leaving mediators like Qatar squeezed between security roles and rising risks. Pakistan Fuel Policy: Pakistan will revise fuel prices daily via OGRA after the current account slips into a $139m FY26 deficit, reflecting how Gulf instability is hitting domestic costs. Gulf Business Friction: Saudi banks reportedly delayed or blocked payments to UAE accounts amid Riyadh-Abu Dhabi political tensions, raising fears that the rift is now spilling into commerce. Turkey-Kurdish Framework Debate: Turkey’s planned legal framework for the Kurdish question is framed as a political, not disarmament-only, test—its content will decide whether trust grows or tensions restart. Bangladesh Foreign Policy: Bangladesh’s diplomacy is being pitched as economics-first, with trade, investment and remittances—especially ties with China—driving engagement. UK Domestic Pressure: Labour leader Andy Burnham faces cost-of-living and energy affordability challenges, with proposals aimed at cutting household bills and speeding clean heating adoption.